Physics (PhD, MS)

Program Overview

The Department of Physics offers graduate programs leading to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Science (MS) degrees. Our mission is to prepare students for successful careers in academia, national laboratories, and industry through rigorous coursework and immersive research. Students have exciting opportunities to conduct fundamental and applied research alongside internationally recognized faculty at the forefront of condensed matter physics, materials physics, ultrafast optics, and biophysics, as well as their intersection with clean energy programs. In addition to cutting-edge physics research labs, on-campus interdisciplinary facilities include the analytical and diagnostics laboratory (ADL), a clean room for device fabrication and high-performance computing.

PhD candidates are funded through teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and fellowships, which include a stipend, tuition and health insurance. MS candidates are self-funded.

We welcome applications from students who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in physics or closely related fields. For full consideration, applications must be submitted by Jan. 15.

Note: GRE is optional. The minimum required TOEFL score is 80

The Physics Department is able to waive the application fee for a limited number of qualified PhD candidates who request the waiver by Jan. 1 as follows:

  • Submit your application with all required materials but do not pay the application fee.
  • Email Professor Alexey Kolmogorov (kolmogorov@binghamton.edu) with your application ID number and a justification to support your waiver request.
  • You will receive an email with a decision on your request one week before the January 15 application deadline. If the waiver is denied, you must pay the application fee in order to ensure your application will be reviewed by the admissions committee.

Degrees Offered

  • PhD in Physics
  • MS in Physics

Admission Requirements

Funding/Scholarships

There are many funding and scholarship opportunities at Binghamton. We encourage prospective students to review available program-specific scholarships and awards, and visit the program's website for additional information. PhD students who are registered and/or certified full-time will receive a scholarship that covers the cost of broad-based fees (this does not include international student fees). Note: Master's students are generally self-funded, although funding opportunities occasionally arise.